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    • Quran-96:3 Surah Al-alaq English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

    ٱقۡرَأۡ وَرَبُّكَ ٱلۡأَكۡرَمُ

    Transliteration:( Iqra wa rab bukal akram )

    3. Read [5], for your Lord is the most Generous [6]. (Kanzul Imaan Translation)

    (3) Recite, and your Lord is the most Generous - (Saheen International Translation)

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    Surah Al-Alaq Ayat 3 Tafsir (Commentry)



    • Tafseer-e-Naeemi (Ahmad Yaar Khan)
    • Ibn Kathir
    • Ala-Madudi
    • Shaheen International

    Read, for Your Lord is the Most Generous (Surah Al-Alaq, 96:3)

    Verse Breakdown

    "Read" [5]

    • The command to "read" is repeated for several possible reasons:

      1. Emphasis: To highlight the importance of recitation and its deep connection to divine worship.
      2. Different Contexts: The first recitation could refer to reciting during prayer, while the second refers to reciting outside of prayer.
      3. Dual Purpose: One recitation could be for personal rewards and the other for teaching the Ummah.
      4. Frequency: The first instance could imply reciting occasionally, while the second indicates continuous recitation.

    • The recitation of the Holy Prophet ﷺ differs from that of others:

      • For us, recitation serves as a means to gain rewards.
      • For the Holy Prophet ﷺ, recitation was both for rewards and for guiding and teaching the Ummah.

    • An analogy: While passengers in a ship focus on reaching their destination, the captain ensures that everyone arrives safely—this reflects the Prophet's ﷺ role in leading the Ummah.

    "For Your Lord is the Most Generous" [6]

    • Allah Almighty is described as infinitely generous:
      • His generosity is unconditional, without any selfish motives or expectations in return.
      • Every bounty provided in this world is by His will and order, given without discrimination or limitation.
    • Human generosity, in contrast, is dependent on Allah's favor and guidance.

    Reflection on Allah’s Generosity

    1. Infinite Bounties:

      • Allah's generosity encompasses both material and spiritual blessings, provided to all creation without distinction.

    2. Source of All Goodness:

      • All acts of generosity by creation stem from Allah’s compassionate will. People only act as intermediaries in His divine plan.

    Ibn-Kathir

    The tafsir of Surah Alaq verse 3 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
    Please refer to Surah Alaq ayat 1 which provides the complete commentary from verse 1 through 5.

    Ala-Maududi

    (96:3) Recite: and your Lord is Most Generous,

    There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.

    (3) Recite, and your Lord is the most Generous -

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